Category: Fellowships

Teaching and Learning Center Fellowship

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The CUNY Graduate Center’s newly-founded Teaching and Learning Center invites applications for a Teaching and Learning Center Fellow. This year’s GC TLC Fellows will support CUNY Graduate Center students who are teaching across CUNY by staffing office hours, developing research projects related to teaching and learning at CUNY, producing support materials and a web site for the Center, and planning public programs. This is a terrific opportunity to join a team of committed educators who are thinking through what a graduate-level teaching and learning center at the nation’s largest, urban, public university should look like.

GC TLC Fellows report to the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center. Ideal candidates will be experienced college teachers familiar with emerging pedagogical trends, and be deeply engaged with the City University of New York. Strong writing, technical, and presentational skills are required, as is current enrollment in a doctoral program at the Graduate Center.

Compensation and Benefits:  Total compensation for this fellowship is approximately $27,000.  This funding will include a graduate assistant appointment that will carry eligibility to purchase the low-cost NYSHIP health insurance, a stipend, and in-state tuition remission for fellows who are within their first 10 registered semesters of study. Teaching and Learning Center Fellows will be required to work a total of 450 non-teaching hours during the academic year (two 15-week semesters). This position comes with the possibility of reappointment.

To apply: please send a statement of interest (no more than 1-2 pages), a CV, and the names of three references via email to Luke Waltzer, Director, Teaching and Learning Center, The Graduate Center, at lwaltzer@gc.cuny.edu. Review of applications will begin on August 31, and the position will be filled as soon as possible after that date.

Fred and Ellen Lewis JDC Archives Fellowship – Applications Now Being Accepted

jdcApplications for the 2014 Fred and Ellen Lewis JDC Archives Fellowship are now being accepted. One or two fellowships will be awarded this year to deserving scholars engaged in graduate level, post-doctoral, or independent study to conduct research in the JDC Archives, either in New York or Jerusalem. Research topics in the fields of twentieth century Jewish history, general history, and humanitarian assistance will be considered, as well as other areas of research covered in the JDC archival collections. The amount granted will range from $2000 to $5000 per fellow, and applications will be accepted until January 1, 2014.

Associate Fellowships – National Library of Medicine

nlm2The National Library of Medicine (NLM) located in Bethesda, MD is accepting applications for its Associate Fellowship program, a one-year training program for recent MLS graduates and librarians early in their career.

The Fellowship: curriculum and projects

In the first half of the year, a formal curriculum offers exposure to library operations, research and development, intramural and extramural research, development and lifecycle of NLM’s web-based products and services and the extensive outreach and education program reaching consumers, special populations, health professionals and librarians. In the second half of the year, Associate Fellows have the opportunity to choose projects based on real-world problems proposed by library divisions and work with librarians and library staff over a six-seven month period. Successful projects have led to peer-review publications and to services that have become a regular part of library operations.

The September through August program also offers professional development and an introduction to the wider world of health sciences librarianship that may include:

  • Supported attendance at national professional conferences, often including the Medical Library Association’s annual meeting, the American Medical Informatics Association annual meeting and others
  • Additional brown bags, seminars, field trips, attendance at a Pow-Wow and learning opportunities available on the National Institutes of Health campus
  • Opportunities to meet and interact with senior management at the National Library of Medicine
  • Experienced preceptors from National Library of Medicine staff
  • Potential to compete for a second year fellowship at a health sciences library in the United States

The Fellowship offers:

  • A stipend equivalent to a U.S. Civil Service salary at the GS-9 level ($51,630 in 2013)
  • Additional financial support for the purchase of health insurance
  • Some relocation funding

Who is eligible?

All U.S. and Canadian citizens who will have earned a MLS or equivalent degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited school by August 2014.  Both recent graduates and librarians early in their career are welcome to apply.  Priority is given to U.S. citizens.

Applications and additional information are available on the Web at www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/.  Application deadline is February 4, 2014.   Between 4 and 7 fellows will be selected for the program.

Feel free to contact Kathel Dunn, Associate Fellowship Program Coordinator at 301-435.4083 or kathel.dunn@nih.gov

Fellowship Opportunity at Baruch College’s Center for Teaching and Learning, 2013-2014

ctlBaruch College’s new Center for Teaching and Learning invites applications for a CTL Graduate Fellowship. The Fellow will work with the CTL’s director to foster conversation about teaching and learning across the curriculum of the college, to support the development of new hybrid and online classes, and to shape the college’s strategy around digital instruction. Ideal candidates will have an interest in curriculum development, a familiarity with emerging trends in educational technology and online learning, experience researching and presenting multiple types of data, and the ability to work with a variety of media across technological platforms. Applicants can learn more about the Center for Teaching and Learning at http://ctl.baruch.cuny.edu.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and current or recent enrollment in a graduate program; ability to work independently; flexible schedule; experience in teaching preferred; former CUNY Writing and Instructional Technology Fellows are especially encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a College Assistant position that will pay $20.77/hour for up to 20 hrs/week through 6/30/2014.

If interested, please send a CV, a cover letter, and the names of three references via email to Luke Waltzer, Director, Center for Teaching and Learning, Baruch College at ctl@baruch.cuny.edu (646-312-2069).

The application deadline for this Fellowship is Friday, October 25.

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Luke Waltzer, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Baruch College | CUNY
http://ctl.baruch.cuny.edu
Lucas.Waltzer@baruch.cuny.edu
137 E. 25th Street, Room 317
New York, NY 10010

 

Barnard College Archival Fellowships

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Barnard College Archives Photograph Collections Fellow

Dates: September 1, 2013 to May 30, 2014

Compensation: $5,000 stipend

About the Collection:

The Barnard College Archives photographs collection is approximately 80 linear feet and is comprised of prints, negatives, and slides documenting the history of the College. Themes and subjects in the collection include student life, activism, the evolution of Barnard’s campus, faculty and administration, and Barnard College events.

In 2006, a survey of the collection was completed detailing the collection’s system of organization, yet access to the collection remains difficult. It is hoped that the Barnard College Archives Fellow will assist the archivists in providing a clearer path to facilitating access and use of this collection.

About the Position:

Working under the supervision of the College Archivist and the Digital Archivist, the Photograph Collections Fellow will survey, arrange, and describe the Barnard College Archives photograph collection.

This fellowship will provide hands-on experience processing a large archival collection of photographs. The Fellow will be required to survey the collection, work alongside the archivists to make collection recommendations, and arrange and describe the collection materials. The Fellow may also carry out basic preservation procedures and identify materials for digitization.

Additionally, the Fellow may assist with performing historical research and reference to both on-site and remote researchers, may assist in creating an exhibition or other creative work celebrating Barnard’s Centennial, may attend department meetings and events throughout the Columbia University Libraries System, may participate in library instruction sessions, and may participate in other activities within the Barnard College Library.

To Qualify:

Must be currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in archival management.

Must be available to work weekdays.

Must make commitment to complete 300 hours (or, on average, 10 hours of work a week with time off for Winter and Spring vacation) between September 1, 2013 and May 30, 2014.

Knowledge of archival descriptive standards including EAD and DACS is a plus. Applicants must demonstrate that they have excellent organizational, research, and communication skills. They should have a Barnarstrong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Must have completed an introductory course in archival principles and practices.

Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed at least nine graduate semester hours (or the equivalent) applied toward an advanced degree in archives or library and information science.

Photography experience, or experience working with visual resource collections is a plus.

The Barnard College Archives highly encourages applicants from under-represented communities to apply.

To Apply:
Send a cover letter, résumé, and two references to Shannon O’Neill, College Archivist, soneill@barnard.edu

Applications must be received by: August 12, 2013. Note: Campus housing will not be made available to the successful candidate.

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Barnard College Archives Archival Processing Fellow

Dates: September 1, 2013 to May 30, 2014

Compensation: $5,000 stipend

About the Collection:

The Barnard College Archives is comprised of over 450 distinct collections. The primary purpose of the Barnard College Archives is to document the history of the College and to provide source material to staff, alumnae, students, faculty, and other members of the Barnard College and Columbia University communities, as well as to outside researchers. The Barnard College Archives also seeks to acquire, and actively solicits, Special Collections materials that relate to broader issues of Feminism; Women’s, Sexuality, and Gender Studies; and the history of the education of women and female-identified individuals in the United States.

Presently, less than 25% of the Barnard College Archives has been arranged and described. It is our desire to create, at minimum, a collection level record for each collection to facilitate broader access.

About the Position:

Working under the supervision of the College Archivist, the Archival Processing Fellow will undertake an arrangement and description project, processing at least one collection of their choice and creating a finding aid using Archivist’s Toolkit. The Fellow will also assist in creating collection-level descriptions, and may also assist in converting legacy finding aids to EAD. The Fellow may participate in other aspects of work in the Barnard College Archives including accessioning activities, metadata creation, digitization, remote and in-person reference, and outreach.

Finally, the Fellow may attend department meetings and events throughout the Columbia University Libraries System, may participate in library instruction sessions, and may participate in other activities within the Barnard College Library.

To Qualify:

Must be currently enrolled in a graduate-level program in archival management.

Must be available to work weekdays.

Must make commitment to complete 300 hours (or, on average, 10 hours of work a week with time off for Winter and Spring vacation) between September 1, 2013 and May 30, 2014.

Knowledge of archival descriptive standards including EAD and DACS is a plus. Applicants must demonstrate that they have excellent organizational, research, and communication skills. They should have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Must have completed an introductory course in archival principles and practices.

Preference will be given to applicants who have successfully completed at least nine graduate semester hours (or the equivalent) applied toward an advanced degree in archives or library and information science.

The Barnard College Archives highly encourages applicants from under-represented communities to apply.

To Apply:

Send a cover letter, résumé, and two references to Shannon O’Neill, College Archivist, soneill@barnard.edu

Applications must be received by: August 12, 2013. Note: Campus housing will not be made available to the successful candidate.

 

Fellowship Opportunities at Baruch College, Fall 2013

baruchThe Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute at Baruch College is pleased to offer Communication Fellowships for the Fall 2013 term.

Communication Fellowships:

The Schwartz Institute’s Communication Fellows provide curricular support for Baruch’s Communication-Intensive Courses (CICs) across a broad range of disciplines in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences and the Zicklin School of Business. Fellows work both collectively and independently on projects related to the development and support of CICs. They advise faculty members on integrating writing, speaking, and instructional technology into course curriculum and assist in developing and assessing communication-intensive assignments. They likewise work closely with students, providing guidance and formative feedback on written, oral, and computer/web-mediated assignments. In addition, Fellows may assist in the Institute’s various educational technology and faculty development initiatives and advise Baruch faculty on communication related research projects.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate program; ability to work independently; self-motivation a must; flexible schedule; experience in teaching and Communication-Across-the-Curriculum (written, oral, and computer mediated communication) preferred; strong technological facility a plus; former CUNY Writing or Instructional Technology Fellows are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits: Approximately $23,000 annually ($20.77/hour, 20 hrs/week during the Fall term through 12/31/13 (position may be renewable for a year-round appointment.) Full health, dental and prescription benefits are available for qualified applicants.

If interested, please forward a CV and a cover letter, and names of three professional references via email to Dr. Mikhail Gershovich, Director, Bernard L. Schwartz Communication Institute. communication.institute@baruch.cuny.edu (646 312 2062).

The application deadline is Friday, June 28, 2013.